Dear Doctor: I’ve been gradually losing my senses of taste and smell. As a foodie and accomplished cook, this is disheartening. I’m in great health, and I hope it’s not just “getting old.” I’m 82 and would like to have my taste buds back.
Dear Reader: While these types of disorders can occur at any age, they are increasingly common as people reach their 50s and 60s — and beyond.
Since our senses of …